The following are items sent to GCC of PTAs from our community partners, non-profits with similar missions and other organizations that benefit children.

Students, families invited to College Night on Oct. 1  

More than 120 universities, community colleges, trade schools and military branches will be represented at the district's annual College Night, which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Pavilion.

 

Sponsored by Kiwanis Club and Guilford County Schools, College Night allows students and parents to gather information, ask questions and learn helpful details about the admissions process and scholarship opportunities. Parking is free.

 

For more information, contact the counseling department at 370-2332.

Parent Mobile Checkout Labs Now Open

Through Guilford Parent Academy, parents can check out a tablet computer at 18 middle schools

 

Mobile checkout labs at 18 middle schools are now open for business. Parents are invited to check out a tablet computer and from the comfort of their home, help their child with school, explore academic learning resources and also type up a resume and conduct a job search.

 

The mobile checkout labs are featured in the 18 middle schools participating in the PACE project. The PACE project, short for Personalized Achievement, Curriculum and Environment, is part of a $35.2 million grant the district received from the U.S. Department of Education and provides tablet computers for each student in middle schools across the county. The tablets have all of the lessons and assignments for their classes, as well as research tools and secure Internet access. The project is implemented in 18 middle schools this year. In 2014-15, the project will be implemented in all middle schools in Guilford County Schools (GCS).

 

"At GCS, we know students perform better in school when parents are involved in their education," said Lindsay Whitley, director of Guilford Parent Academy (GPA). "We want to support parents and provide them with the tools they need to help their child be successful, so that's why these checkout labs are so important."

 

Thanks to the grant, GPA has also hired a parent volunteer at each PACE school to assist with parent engagement priorities and opportunities. These Grassroots Parent Coordinators are paid up to $150 per month to communicate with parents about volunteer opportunities, lead parent-outreach activities, assist the school and GPA staff with planning and publicizing parent workshops and increase parent awareness of GPA.

 

LaJaunya Green, the grassroots parent coordinator at Southeast Middle, is ready to get started. "This is an exciting and innovative time for students and families in Guilford County," said Green. "I am looking forward to working with GPA this year and providing parents in my community with information and resources."

 

To learn more about GPA, sign up for monthly updates or register for free classes, visit www.gcsnc.com/parentacademy, email parentacademy@gcsnc.com or call 336-279-4924.

ADHD Learning Differences -THREE PART SERIES 

 

SESSION ONE ADHD, Learning Differences & the Grade School Mind Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 7 p.m.   SESSION TWO So Where Do We Go From Here?     Tuesday, October 22nd at 7 p.m.    SESSION THREE Discussion with Parents/Teachers about ADHD     Tuesday, November 19th at 7 p.m.    Questions?  Saletta Ureņa at sadu7801@gmail.com  or Ariane Webb at ariane.webb@gmail.com

Kids Voting is pleased to announce our 15th annual patriotic art contest!  

 

This event provides a fun, creative way to stimulate civic awareness and encourage responsible citizenship.  We encourage your students to participate!

 

Who Is Eligible:  All students in grades K-12 living in Guilford County. 

 

2013 Theme:  "Make Your Mark"

 

Deadline:  Tuesday, October 1 at 5:00 PM

 

 Click Here for the Entry Form or visit our website.

Register today by contacting Jennifer Reavis, Program Manager, at 336.841.4332,GEA@GuilfordEducationAlliance.org or going online to  http://www.guilfordeducationalliance.org/alliance/academy.php.

Six Tips for Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media

 

Being online is a good way for kids to keep in touch with friends and family. Unfortunately, there are people who can use your child's personal information to steal identities, bully them or begin an inappropriate relationship. It's important for parents to be proactive about Internet safety. Help protect your kids from online predators by following these safety tips.

 

Make a National Park Your Classroom

 

The National Park Service website offers a great teacher's section with a variety of opportunities for the classroom: you can search their curriculum materials by grade and location to find cool resources and projects; you can borrow materials like dvds, binoculars, or an exploration traveling trunk; you can set up classroom field trip opportunities; and you can request a guest speaker like a park ranger, historian, or scientist to come to your school. You can also explore their photo gallery, a YouTube channel, and the professional development opportunities for educators. Check out the site for more details on how to make a park your classroom.

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